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Naomi is joined by the newly crowned F1 Academy Champion Alisha Palmowski, the competition's youngest ever winner at just 20 years old. And later, we welcome last year's runner-up with Ferrari, Maya Weug, who went viral after posting about her struggles to find a racing seat.
So how did it feel to lift the trophy with three races to spare? What has Alisha learnt from Red Bull and Max Verstappen? What are the most common misconceptions about female racing? No woman has raced in F1 for over 50 years, so what change does Maya want to see to finally fix that?
For people new to F1 Academy its an all-female racing series that runs alongside F1 to prepare women for higher levels of motorsport, roughly equivalent to F4 level.
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Senior Producer: Sophie Penney
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Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

The gang were all out in Austin to see Kimi Antontelli ALMOST become the youngest ever world champion and that SENSATIONAL battle between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.
So, will Kimi seal the deal in Mexico? Why was Max Verstappen too slow off the line to challenge Kimi? Why didn't Charles think about a one-stop? Who heard the best rumour in the paddock? And how was Liam Lawson's concert?
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Email: uptospeed@global.com
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Senior Producer: Sophie Penney
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel Aihiee
Social Media Producer: Yasmin Stephenson
Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun
Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus
Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Formula One will have a new driver in 2027! So who is Rafa Camara? Could he beat his new teammate Ollie Bearman to Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari seat? And is Haas becoming the Ferrari B team?
Plus we look ahead to Austin! How did Taylor Swift save American F1? Will Kimi Antonelli become the youngest world champion this weekend? And who’s excited for the Liam Lawson concert!
Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow
Email: uptospeed@global.com
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Senior Producer: Sophie Penney
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel Aihiee
Social Media Producer: Yasmin Stephenson
Video Apprentice: Sami Datoo
Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun
Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus
Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

A big vote of confidence for Christian Horner's replacement as Laurent Mekies gets a contract extension to 2031.
Is Mekies a better Red Bull boss than Horner? And what does Max Verstappen think about the new team culture?
Plus we react to Max Verstappen's GT masterclass and Franco Colapinto calling out his fans!
Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow
Email: uptospeed@global.com
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Senior Producer: Sophie Penney
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel Aihiee
Social Media Producer: Yasmin Stephenson
Video Apprentice: Sami Datoo
Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun
Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus
Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells

Christian Horner finally breaks his silence and sits down with DC & Naomi for his first podcast interview since leaving Red Bull!
What REALLY happened in Abu Dhabi 2021?
Relationship with MAX VERSTAPPEN?
How did his Red Bull reign COLLAPSE?
... And is he COMING BACK to F1?

'Drive' by Christian Horner will be published by Bantam on 22nd October. Available for pre-order here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1911754785
Christian will be sharing stories from the book on tour across the UK from 17-27 October. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster here: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/christian-horner-tickets/artist/5672765
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Socials & YouTube: @uptospeedshow
Email: uptospeed@global.com
Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides
Senior Producer: Sophie Penney
Video Content Producer: Arvind Badewal and Daniel Aihiee
Social Media Producer: Yasmin Stephenson
Head of Video for Podcasts: Samson Falodun
Production Coordinator: Sophie Angus
Head of Podcast Talent Operations: Jo Brock
Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells